Today marks 23 years since the Eritrean government launched a brutal crackdown on dissent, arresting members of the G-15 reformist group and shuttering all independent media outlets. In September 2001, the Eritrean regime silenced advocates of democratic reforms, the free press, and voices of conscience, a…

The Israeli government’s recent proposal to recruit African asylum seekers to fight in the Gaza conflict in exchange for residency status is a flagrant violation of human rights and a calculated exploitation of vulnerable individuals who have faced years of mistreatment, discrimination, and uncertainty. According to…

Eritrean asylum seekers residing in Israel, who either oppose or support the regime in Eritrea, have been stopping other Eritreans on the street, asking if they oppose or support the regime, and demanding they hand over their phones. If they refuse, they are beaten, stabbed, or…

Today, on May 6th, 2024, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) has evaluated the human rights situation in Eritrea as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. This sheds light on the true state of human rights conditions in the country. Eritrea has been a…

Eritreans escaping their homeland’s oppressive regime and seeking refuge in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are falling victim to kidnappings for ransom. Disturbingly, the perpetrators are not only demanding payment from the victims’ families but are also reselling the individuals to other criminals, perpetuating a distressing cycle of…